Morning Sun, IA
Living in Morning Sun
Bikeability12
Walkability5
Commute74
Public Transit23
Affordability97
Public Safety81
Airports12
Hospitals75
Colleges37
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Schools89
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Residents
783Population-473 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American5%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate37%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income-$5.5k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector83%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office21%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$75kMedian Home Value+$6.9k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$420Median Monthly Rent+$91 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Morning Sun
United States45
Iowa35
Louisa County29
Property Crime in Morning Sun
United States48
Iowa43
Louisa County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Morning Sun
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Morning Sun, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Morning Sun, IA
Mt Pleasant Christian School
17 miles, SW
Burlington Notre Dame
21 miles, S
Burlington Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School
21 miles, S
Great River Christian School
22 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Morning Sun, IA
Iowa Wesleyan University
18 miles, SW
Monmouth College
34 miles, E
Maharishi University of Management
38 miles, W
University of Iowa
42 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Morning Sun, IA
Henry County Health Center
18 miles, SW
Great River Medical Center
20 miles, S
Trinity Muscatine
26 miles, NE
Washington County Hospital and Clinics
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Morning Sun, IA
Quad City International Airport
46 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
60 miles, NW
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
80 miles, S
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
87 miles, E